Green & White Asparagus Beef Braciole
- 4Servings
Ingredients
- 8 spears green asparagus, trimmed
- 8 spears white asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons EVOO
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup grated fontina
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 8 beef round scaloppine (about 1 1/2 lbs.) pounded 1/8 inch thick
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
Preparation
In pot of boiling, salted water, blanch asparagus for 3 minutes; transfer to ice water bath. In skillet, heat 1 tbsp. EVOO over medium heat. Add panko and toast, stirring, until light golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer crumbs to medium bowl, reserving skillet; toss crumbs with cheese and lemon zest. Season scaloppine lightly on both sides. Place on work surface; top with panko mixture. Place 1 green and 1 white asparagus spear at end of scaloppine, perpendicular to meat. Roll up and secure with toothpick, threading lengthwise. In reserved skillet, heat remaining 1 tbsp. EVOO over medium-high heat. Add beef rolls and brown on all sides, 3 minutes. Lower heat, add marinara, cover and cook, until beef is just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Top with sauce.
